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POLITICS3d agoTurnout at Israel's election has reached a record high at the halfway stageAlmost 45% of the electorate had voted by 2 p.m., the highest share since such records began in 1973. The highly anticipated vote is expected to be a close-fought contest, and perhaps even a stalemate.DW News [en]
POLITICS3d agoHighest turnout in decades for 'most important elections ever' in IsraelDe opkomst bij de verkiezingen in Israël vandaag is uitzonderlijk hoog. Tegen 16.00 uur lag het opkomstpercentage op 55,7, meldt de Centrale Kiescommissie. Het was sinds 1973 niet zo hoog. Ongeveer elk uur maakt de kiescommissie een opkomstpercentage bekend. Ook de cijfers van eerder vandaag wezen al op veel animo om te stemmen. Het Israëlische leger, dat de opkomstcijfers onder militairen meldt, geeft een vergelijkbaar beeld. Bij veel stembureaus staan lange rijen. De Likoed-partij van premier Netanyahu heeft gevraagd de stembureaus langer open te houden. Volgens de partij is het op veel plekNOS Buitenland
POLITICS3d agoThe Future of India-Israel Ties After Israel’s ElectionThe election may change the political setting in which India-Israel relations operate, but it is unlikely to erase the interests and institutional links that sustain them.The Diplomat
POLITICS3d agoHow elections in Brazil, Serbia, Israel and US within 10 days may reshape the world | ExplainedIndia will be watching developments across three key areas: trade and strategic autonomy, defence cooperation with Israel, and energy security. Instability in the Middle East could raise oil prices and shipping costs, while changes in Brazil’s international partnerships could affect India’s engagement with BRICS and emerging economies.news9live · india
POLITICS3d agoElections in Israel 2026, live | Voter turnout in the elections until 2 PM rises to 45%, the highest since 1973Likud, aunque es el más votado, cae de 32 a 27 escaños y el desplome de sus socios deja a su bloque lejos de los 61 necesarios | Los partidos árabes, a los que el primer ministro rechaza, serían la llave de la próxima coaliciónEl País
POLITICS3d agoWorld awaits results of Israeli election that could replace NetanyahuCBS News
POLITICS3d agoWill elections in Israel change its Iran approach?As Israelis head to the polls, the country's conflict with Iran casts a long shadow over the ballot box. But any leadership changes in Israel may not be enough to shake up its grand strategy on Tehran.DW News [en]
POLITICS3d agoWill Israel elections change its Iran approach?DW News [en]
WORLD3d agoThe Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision 2027 due to Israel ‘sensitivities’Dutch withdrawal is the latest in a number of boycotts by countries unhappy about Israel's inclusion.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT3d agoIranians brace for renewed attacks after Israeli, US electionsAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoMidway through voting, Israeli turnout hits 53-year highTEL AVIV, Israel — More than three-quarters of Israeli voters cast ballots in Tuesday's historic referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu — the highest level since 1999. Why it matters: This looks like bad news for the incumbent prime minister. Higher voter turnout will likely push several of the parties in his bloc below the electoral threshold — making it harder for the prime minister to reach a 61-seat majority in parliament. An increase in turnout among Arab minority communities could lead to a record number of seats in parliament for them. As in previous elections, Netanyahu has tried to energizeAxios
POLITICS3d agoIsraelis vote in pivotal election as Netanyahu faces challenge from EisenkotPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his ballot in Jerusalem, urging Israelis to vote “the right way” in a pivotal election.Africanews [en]
CONFLICT3d agoThe silent war: As Israel chooses a new leader Gazans wait for life to begin againOne year after the ceasefire, a humanitarian crisis overwhelms the Strip with few signs of long-term recoveryThe Telegraph
POLITICS3d agoDemocrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes electionDemocrats are still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, Israelis are casting their votes in an election that could change leadership.NPR News
POLITICSBREAKING3d agoVoting Underway in Israel as Netanyahu Faces Battle for SurvivalNBC News
POLITICS3d agoNetanyahu tipped for huge Israeli election loss as markets favour opposition leader Gadi EisenkotJPMorgan forecasts the shekel could fluctuate by as much as 3 per cent depending on the final result of the electionThe Independent World
POLITICS3d agoNetanyahu urges Israelis to vote ‘the right way’ as he casts ballotPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Israelis to vote "the right way" on Tuesday as he cast his ballot in Jerusalem, facing a close-fought race in a pivotal general election. The post Netanyahu urges Israelis to vote ‘the right way’ as he casts ballot appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoIsraeli elections: The influence war of Yair Netanyahu, his father's far-right sonOmnipresent on social media, the Israeli prime minister's son has fully set the 'poison machine' in motion during the legislative election campaign, aiming to harm his father's opponents and ensure his father's political survival.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS3d agoLegislative elections in Israel: Netanyahu's party contested travel aid for expatriates returning to votePour prendre part aux législatives du 27 octobre, les Israéliens expatriés doivent regagner leur pays. Le Likoud, parti de Benyamin Netanyahou, s’est opposé à l’assistance proposée pour leur voyage par une association, estimant que ces facilités pouvaient avantager l’opposition.Le Figaro International
POLITICS3d agoIsrael markets see upside in potential Netanyahu defeat after three-year rallyData from prediction market Polymarket shows close to 60 per cent of betters are backing former military commander Gadi Eisenkot to become the next Israeli prime minister in Tuesday’s election, compared to 27 per cent for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The Independent World
POLITICS3d ago5 Key Moments From Israel’s Pivotal Election CampaignNew political alliances, a contentious A.I. video and accusations about security failures all featured in the run-up to Tuesday’s election, widely seen as one of the most consequential in Israeli history.NYT World
POLITICS3d agoWin or lose, Netanyahu could remain in power for months after Israeli election as Iran tensions loomWith Israel voting in its first national election since the 7 October attacks, the prospect of prolonged coalition negotiations raises questions over who will make critical security decisions amid heightened regional tensions, and whether a change of government could alter the country's course.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS3d agoIsrael election 2026 live: Betting markets predicting stunning Netanyahu defeat despite Trump’s backingNetanyahu said ahead of Tuesday’s elections that Trump was willing to take further action against Iran - if the Israeli prime minister remains in powerThe Independent World
POLITICS3d agoWhen will the Israel election results be announced and is there an exit poll?Stalemate comes after three years of wars under Netanyahu’s government as Israelis pass their judgement on their prime ministerThe Independent World